AutoLayGen

AutoLayGen

Win64, English

Elthokbi Automations
AutoLayGen is a powerful tool, it automates the creation of multiple layouts from model space. It intelligently detects closed polylines and creates corresponding paper space layouts.

General Usage Instructions

Usage : Basic Workflow

1. Prepare Your Drawing

1.1 Auto Selection Mode: 

  •   Ensure all frames are closed polylines (LWPOLYLINE or POLYLINE)
  •   Add text objects for layout names near or within frames
  •   All frames should be approximately the same size

 

1.2 Manual Selection Mode: 

  •    Ensure all frames are closed polylines (LWPOLYLINE or POLYLINE)
  •    Add text objects for layout names near or within frames
  •    Free for all

 

2. Run the Command

  •    LAYGEN 

 

3. Select Layout Names

  •    Option A: Select text objects in your drawing (then reorder if needed)
  •    Option B: Press Enter and type names manually (comma-separated)

 

4. Select Frames

  •    Manual Mode: Select each frame polyline individually
  •    Auto Mode: Select one sample frame, and the plugin finds all similar ones

 

5. Configure Stamps (Optional)

   Choose whether to add stamps to frames

   If yes, configure:

  •      Image file path
  •      Position (Top-Left, Top-Right, etc.)
  •      Scale (0.1x to 5.0x)
  •      Opacity (10% to 100%)

 

6. Wait for Completion

  •    The plugin will create all layouts automatically
  •    A summary message will confirm completion

 

Note: If the app is not loading, kindly restart the Autodesk® AutoCAD® and try again. 

Commands

Ribbon/Toolbar Icon Command Command Description

LAYGEN

LAYGEN initializes the app functionalities starting with text selection and ending with stamping prompt

Installation/Uninstallation

 The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 8.1/10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.

Additional Information

Known Issues

## Known Limitations

 

- Only works with closed polylines (LWPOLYLINE and POLYLINE)

- Frames must be rectangular or similar shapes

- Text objects must be selectable (not in xrefs or blocks without attributes)

- Stamp images are embedded as raster images (not vector)

- Maximum layout name length: 255 characters

Note: If the app is not loading, kindly restart the AutoCAD and try again. 

Contact

Author/Company Information

Elthokbi Automations

Support Information

## Support

For issues, feature requests, or questions:

Version History

Version Number Version Description

1.0.0

Version 1.0.0 – Initial Release This is the first official release of the AutoLayGen, introducing a complete automated workflow for generating layouts from model space frames. Version 1.0.0 includes full support for automatic and manual frame detection, intelligent sorting, text-based layout naming, drag-and-drop name reordering, optional stamp and watermark insertion, viewport creation and locking, and cleanup of unused layouts. This release is designed to significantly reduce repetitive drafting time and provide a stable, efficient toolset for production environments.
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